This exclusive journey is designed with families and small groups in mind. It accommodates six to eight guests on a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will take you from the heights of colonial Quito to the Amazon Rainforests to all of the exotic wonders of the Galapagos Islands!
Destination Overview
We invite you on the ultimate Ecuadorian adventure to experience the jungles of the Amazon, the local markets of Quito, Riobamba’s indigenous communities, Cuenca’s undeniable traditional colonial charm, and the exotic wonders of the Galapagos from a private villa – and yacht!
Your journey begins with two nights in Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Center, before spending three full days and nights exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon. Highlights of your stay in the Amazon include supporting local conservation efforts and engaging with members of the Kichwa community.
Outside of Riobamba, interact with the indigenous Ozogoche community as they go about daily life. The Ozogoche communities, who still speak the native Quichua language, are farmers raising llamas and sheep as well as growing corn, beans, and potatoes.
Continue to Cuenca, renowned for being one of Ecuador’s most picturesque towns thanks to its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, colorful plazas, and being the originator of Panama Hats! Immerse in the local culture and markets of Cuenca and the nearby communities.
Experience Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest and most unique city, before traveling to the Galapagos! Traverse the Galapagos in true luxury from a private villa on Santa Cruz Island – complete with a state-of-the-art Sunseeker Manhattan 74-foot motoryacht and chef!
The five-night Galapagos stay includes two full days of island hopping aboard the yacht and the best naturalist guides to accompany you during your adventure, whether scuba diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, hiking, trekking, mountain biking, or fishing.
Our Ultimate Ecuador: Amazon to the Galapagos itinerary allows you to explore and experience Ecuador, its cultural highlights, and exotic natural wonders in one spectacular journey.
Trip Highlights
Delight in a private tasting of some of the finest chocolate in the world
Join a local chef in Quito for a trip to the market and cooking lesson
Spend three days exploring the wonders of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Meet and engage with members of the indigenous Ozogoche community
Explore the historic Cuenca and enjoy a visit to one of the best flower markets in the world
Journey to colorful Guayaquil and meet the residents of Iguana Park
Experience the Galapagos Islands with a 5-night stay in a private luxury villa
Island-hop through the Galapagos aboard a private yacht
Swim, snorkels, kayak, hike, and bike thought the Galapagos
Dates & Rates
Price from
$14,495 per person based on 6 guests, double occupancy
$13,695 per person based on 8 guests, double occupancy
The Evolved Traveler is allocating $75 in conjunction with our partners, Offset Alliance, (www.offsetalliance.co) to help offset this journey through verified carbon reductions and reversals projects.
The amount is determined by calculating the carbon footprint for this journey considering flights to the destination, intra-tour flights if applicable, hotel stays, and ground transportation. An additional 25% is added to the static factors to offset components we cannot immediately account for.
The carbon emissions accounted for are calculated by using measurement benchmarks determined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The projects our carbon-offset donations are distributed to can be seen at www.offsetalliance.co/projects
Departure day
Departs any day
This itinerary can be customized. The departure day will affect the order of the islands visited in the Galapagos.
Duration
18 days
Group size
Families or private groups of 6 to 8 Guests
(Smaller groups can be accommodated upon request.)
Your Contribution to Sustainable Tourism
Environmental Impact: Measures have been taken to positively impact our environment
Social Impact: This journey positively affects the local communities visited
Cultural Engagement: Experiences on this journey provide authentic cultural interaction and connection
Building Global Community: Evolved Experiences are incorporated into this journey as a means of building our global community
Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife encounters included in this journey are conducted with the intent of providing the highest level of protection to the animals and their natural habitat
Carbon Offset
The Evolved Traveler is allocating $95 per person* in conjunction with our partners, Offset Alliance, to help offset this journey through verified carbon removal and reversals projects.
The amount is determined by calculating the carbon footprint for this journey considering flights to the destination, intra-tour flights if applicable, hotel stays, and ground transportation. An additional 25% is added to the static factors to offset components we cannot immediately account for, such as food.
The carbon emissions accounted for are calculated by using measurement benchmarks determined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The projects our carbon-offset donations are distributed to can be seen at www.offsetalliance.co/projects.
*The amount shown is an estimation for this journey. The exact will be calculated at the time of booking based on the city of origin for flights to the destination, and the specifications of the itinerary.
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